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Wylie Independent School District

Whitt Elementary School

2020-2021 Campus Improvement Plan

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Campus #043-109December 8, 2020 12:42 PM

Table of Contents

Comprehensive Needs Assessment 3Demographics 3Student Achievement 4School Culture and Climate 5Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention 6Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 7Parent and Community Engagement 8School Context and Organization 9Technology 10

Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation 11Goals 12

Goal 1: Instill community and ethical values in our students 12Goal 2: Ensure academic achievement for every student through tight family partnerships, curriculum, and programs TEA Strategic Priority #2: Build a foundation ofreading and math 15Goal 3: Prepare students for a successful life beyond high school TEA Strategic Priority #3: Connect High School to Career and College 25Goal 4: Attract, retain, and value a quality staff TEA Strategic Priority #1: Recruit, Support, and Retain Teachers and Principals 27Goal 5: Manage growth in a way that ensures functional equity 30Goal 6: Support student participation in extracurricular activities to promote character and academic achievement. 32Goal 7: Celebrate our Excellence 33

State Compensatory 37Budget for Whitt Elementary School 37Personnel for Whitt Elementary School 38

Addendums 39



Comprehensive Needs AssessmentDemographics

Demographics Summary

lep/bil: 12%

at risk: 15%

GT: 12%

504: 6%

Diverse staff, equally representing our campus population, with little transient numbers.

Demographics Strengths

We have a solid support staff in place to support our population. Our support team follows an inclusion model which is tremendously helpful.



Student Achievement

Student Achievement Summary

Academic distinction earned in 1 of 5 areas

Student Achievement Strengths

Earned Academic Achievement Math



School Culture and Climate

School Culture and Climate Summary

We have a mentor on campus for new staff/teachers. Each grade level is very supportive in welcoming new staff and help support those that are unfamiliar with the Whitt way. We have a campus discipline plan that is consistent from Kindergarten to 4th grade. We follow the Whitt Essential Behaviors. All students and staff recite these each morningon our announcements. When students make bad choices, they reflect on the behavior that they didn't follow. Although we do not have a plethora of discipline issues, when wedo, behaviors are handled quick and effective consequences follow.

School Culture and Climate Strengths

Culture and climate are very positive. Teachers are involved with grade level activities and support. Team building is a priority across grade levels and our hashtag #wearewhittcontinues to connect us to one another.



Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Summary

Teacher retention is at a high. Low turnover.

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Strengths

The majority of teachers remained with our campus. No transfers occurred. Our turnover rate is very low which results in a dedicated staff to our mission as a campus. Expert,season teachers continue to share ideas and support those teachers that are either new or need extra support.



Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summary

Professional Learning communities met regularly to improve instruction and review assessment data.

RTI committee met regularly to discuss student needs and monitor and adjust intervention plans.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Strengths

Passing rates and advanced scores are increasing in most areas. Whitt is focusing on increasing rigor in instruction to continue to increase our advanced scores. Tools utilized aredepth and complexity and rigorous problem-solving tools. Advanced courses were also implemented this year.

RTI is regularly implemented to address student needs. Some PLC time is used to train and discuss the implementation of research-based intervention plans. Teachers are writingspecific intervention plans based on student needs as determined by analyzing assessments.



Parent and Community Engagement

Parent and Community Engagement Summary

Our website and social media connection with our families is strong. We have a very active and involved PTA. School events are well attended.

Parent and Community Engagement Strengths

Standing room only at events. Our PTA is extremely supportive and able to supplement the campus with many levels of support and extras.



School Context and Organization

School Context and Organization Summary

Our goal aligns with the district goal of focusing on academic achievement, core values, attracting and building quality staff while being cognizant of student growth and equity.

School Context and Organization Strengths

We are meeting as teams weekly with PLC's to analyze student data. RTI is a focus with students who need assistance. There is a new strong RTI plan in place that helps bettersupport students and increases communication between staff. Our PD plan is ongoing and teacher focused, differentiating as needed.



Technology

Technology Summary

Increasing effective pedagogy in technology and curriculum is a focus. We implement and include technology in a variety of ways, using two edtech coaches on campus. Teacheruse both ipads and chromebooks to support instruction.

Technology Strengths

Teachers of all grade levels encourage and model effective technology use regularly.



Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data DocumentationThe following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis:

Improvement Planning Data

District goals

Accountability Data

Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) dataAccountability Distinction DesignationsFederal Report Card Data

Student Data: Assessments

State and federally required assessment information (e.g. curriculum, eligibility, format, standards, accommodations, TEA information)State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) current and longitudinal results, including all versionsSTAAR Released Test QuestionsTexas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI), Tejas LEE, or other alternate early reading assessment resultsAdvanced Placement (AP) and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) assessment dataStudent Success Initiative (SSI) data for Grades 5 and 8Running Records resultsObservation Survey results

Student Data: Student Groups

STEM/STEAM dataDyslexia Data

Employee Data

Campus leadership dataCampus department and/or faculty meeting discussions and dataProfessional development needs assessment dataEvaluation(s) of professional development implementation and impact



Goals

Goal 1: Instill community and ethical values in our students

Performance Objective 1: Implement strategies to have bully-free classrooms.

Strategy 1: Professional development for all staff on the district policies and procedures regarding reporting and responding tobullying allegations.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Training completed, Bully situations are reported and resolved according to districtpolicyStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators and Counselor

ReviewsFormative Summative

Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 2: The school counselor conducts guidance lessons in every classroom on what bullying is, how to prevent it, andhow to report it.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Guidance lessons completed, less instances of bullying reportedStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators and counselor


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 3: Implement a Bully Prevention week with activities and an assembly to raise awareness and to have studentscommit to treating others with respect.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students sign the Wylie Way banner to agree that they will treat others with respect,participate in the district Wylie Way writing activityStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators and counselor


Nov Feb June Aug

No Progress Accomplished Continue/Modify Discontinue




Performance Objective 2: Classrooms will be violence free.

Strategy 1: Behavior committee will be formed to address classrooms and SS with high trauma needsStrategy's Expected Result/Impact: NoneStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Counselor, administrators


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 2: Students will recite Whitt Essentials daily, and held to the Wylie ISD student code of conduct. ReviewsFormative Summative

Nov Feb June Aug





Performance Objective 3: Attendance at Whitt Elementary will remain above state threshold expectation.

Strategy 1: Attendance committee will address Ss with high absenteeism.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: NoneStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Data clerk, AP, P


Nov Feb June Aug





Performance Objective 4: Encourage Parent Involvement

Strategy 1: Create monthly opportunities for parents to engage and interact with Ss and their learning. ReviewsFormative Summative

Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 2: Transparent sharing through Facebook groups and newsletters. ReviewsFormative Summative

Nov Feb June Aug




Goal 2: Ensure academic achievement for every student through tight family partnerships, curriculum, and programsTEA Strategic Priority #2: Build a foundation of reading and math

Performance Objective 1: The academic performance of students on the STAAR assessments will improve in grade 3 reading masters level to achieveQuartile I targets based on comparison groups.

Strategy 1: Analyze assessment data in PLC for the purpose of planning instruction and re-teaching. Identify individualstudents in need of support by utilizing SE data.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Classroom observations, regular PLC meetings, improved mastery and advancedscores on assessmentsStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, classroom teachers, learning specialist


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 2: Implement the Fundamental 5 instructional strategies.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Classroom observations, improved mastery and advanced scores on mathassessmentsStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators and teachers


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 3: Use intervention time strategically to target specific students and SE's.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Improved assessment scores.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators and teachers


Nov Feb June Aug





Performance Objective 2: The academic performance of students on the STAAR assessments will improve in grade 4 reading masters level to achieveQuartile I targets based on comparison groups.

Strategy 1: Plan instruction that meets the kid by kid need in order to show growth via MAP and STAAR.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: increase in growth/learning.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: teachers, adminComprehensive Support Strategy


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 2: Utilize effective interventions for students with skill/foundational gaps in their learning using MAP data.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: increase in growth/learningStaff Responsible for Monitoring: teachers, admin


Nov Feb June Aug





Performance Objective 3: The academic performance of students on the STAAR assessments will improve in grade 4 writing masters level to achieveQuartile I targets based on comparison groups.

Strategy 1: Monitor students progress through PLCs and analyzing assessment data.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased passing percentages and advanced scores for students on assessmentsStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators and classroom teachersComprehensive Support Strategy


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 2: Utilize effective interventions for students with skill/foundational gaps in their learning using MAP data.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: In PLC meetings track/monitor data that shows student progressStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators and classroom teachers, Alpha Phonics teacher, Intervention labteacher


Nov Feb June Aug





Performance Objective 4: The academic performance of Asian students on the STAAR assessments will increase by 10% to ensure our closing the gapspercentage overall meets quartile I expectations.

Strategy 1: Monitor all students (with special focus on our Asian testers) progress through PLCs and analyzing assessmentdata.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased passing percentages for at-risk students on unit assessments and commonassessments.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators and classroom teachers.


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 2: Utilize effective interventions for at-risk students with skill/foundational gaps in their learning.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: RTI meetings with data that show student progressStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators and classroom teachers.Comprehensive Support StrategyFunding Sources: Guided reading materials - State Comp Ed - $2,880


Nov Feb June Aug





Performance Objective 5: The academic performance of Asian students on the STAAR assessments will increase by 5% to ensure our closing the gapspercentage overall meets quartile I expectations.

Strategy 1: Monitor all students (with special focus on our Asian testers) progress through PLCs and analyzing assessmentdata.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased passing percentages for at-risk students on unit assessments and commonassessments.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: admin, teachers


Nov Feb June Aug





Performance Objective 6: Increase performance of at-risk students

Strategy 1: Remediate and enrich on-level support for at-risk students by identifying individualized needs. ReviewsFormative Summative

Nov Feb June Aug





Performance Objective 7: Provide programs preventing students from dropping out.

Strategy 1: Identify and monitor at-risk populations ReviewsFormative Summative

Nov Feb June Aug





Performance Objective 8: Provide dyslexia services for students identified with dyslexia.

Strategy 1: Ensure master schedule allows for Ss to meet dyslexic time needsStrategy's Expected Result/Impact: NoneStaff Responsible for Monitoring: AP teacher, admin


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 2: Provide resources and materials for students with dyslexiaStrategy's Expected Result/Impact: NoneStaff Responsible for Monitoring: AP teacher, secretary, admin


Nov Feb June Aug





Performance Objective 9: The district will meet the needs of the McKinney-Vento Act students through the availability of Title I, Part A set-aside fundsand the TEHCY grant.

Strategy 1: Provide staff development session for district counselors and teachers. ReviewsFormative Summative

Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 2: Utilize data to increase the awareness and needs of the McKinney-Vento Actstudents.


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 3: Utilize funds to assist with school supplies, standardized clothing, tuition, creditrecover, and other items specific to grant guidance.


Nov Feb June Aug





Performance Objective 10: Campus will ensure compliance with the Local Wellness Policy through implementation of the District Wellness Plan in theareas of nutrition promotion, nutrition education, physical activity, and school-based activities

Strategy 1: The district/campus shall consistently promote healthy nutrition messages, includingfood and beverage advertisements accessible to students during the school day, andshare educational information to promote healthy nutrition choices and positivelyinfluence the health of students.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: NoneStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Campus Wellness Team, Fitness Gram, Participation in SchoolCommunity Wellness Events


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 2: The district/campus shall deliver nutrition education that fosters a lifestyle ofhealthy eating behaviors through integration of nutrition education into appropriatecurriculum areas and provision of professional development to staff responsible ofnutrition education.



Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 3: The district/campus shall provide an environment that fosters a lifestyle of physicalactivity and fitness behaviors through integration into appropriate curriculum areasand provision of professional development to staff responsible for physical activity



Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 4: The district/campus shall encourage students, parents, staff, and communitymembers to use the districtaEUs recreational facilities, such as tracks, playgrounds, andthe like, that are available outside of the school day in accordance to district policy.



Nov Feb June Aug




Goal 3: Prepare students for a successful life beyond high schoolTEA Strategic Priority #3: Connect High School to Career and College

Performance Objective 1: Provide awareness of college and career opportunities to all students through classroom guidance.

Strategy 1: Students will view Monday videos of future possible careersStrategy's Expected Result/Impact: Student and teacher feedback forms, displays of activities.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Classroom teachers, counselor


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 2: School-wide activities during College Week (wear college shirts, map of where staff members went to college,display of college materials, class discussions)

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Hallway displays, pictures on Facebook, writing samples of students' perspective ofCollege WeekStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Wylie Way Committee, Counselor, all staff


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 3: Think College Thursday activities (wear college shirts, parents and staff sharing college information onannouncements)

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: pictures of students and staff wearing college shirts, participation of parentsStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Counselor


Nov Feb June Aug




Goal 3: Prepare students for a successful life beyond high schoolTEA Strategic Priority #3: Connect High School to Career and College

Performance Objective 2: Sustain an advanced academics program for grades 2 through 4.

Strategy 1: Professional development opportunities for teachers to implement strategies appropriate for advanced instruction.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Classroom observations reflect rigorous instruction, Higher advanced scores on unitassessmentsStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 2: Follow the district guidelines for identifying and placing students in advanced clusters.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Improved advanced scores on unit assessments and STAARStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators


Nov Feb June Aug




Goal 4: Attract, retain, and value a quality staffTEA Strategic Priority #1: Recruit, Support, and Retain Teachers and Principals

Performance Objective 1: Recruit highly effective teachers

Strategy 1: Master schedule that allows to all staff on the grade level to have a common planning timeStrategy's Expected Result/Impact: Master scheduleStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators


Nov Feb June Aug





Performance Objective 2: Provide job-embedded professional development to support teacher's needs.

Strategy 1: Utilize learning specialists to teach best practices for instruction during PLC time.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Best instructional practices are observed frequently during classroom walk throughsStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators and PLC leaders


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 2: Design professional learning days based on needs of teachers.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Teacher feedbackStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators and PLC leaders


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 3: Teachers learning goals are centered around a self chosen book that will be tied to TTESS goalsStrategy's Expected Result/Impact: NoneStaff Responsible for Monitoring: admin


Nov Feb June Aug





Performance Objective 3: Recruiting, hiring, and retention of highly effective teachers

Strategy 1: Utilize strengths of team members in hiringStrategy's Expected Result/Impact: NoneStaff Responsible for Monitoring: admin, counselor


Nov Feb June Aug




Goal 5: Manage growth in a way that ensures functional equity

Performance Objective 1: Classroom enrollment will be balanced effectively and equitably.

Strategy 1: Classroom enrollment is balanced and equitable across the grade level. Teachers participate in creating equitableclass lists.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Balanced classroom rostersStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators and Registrar


Nov Feb June Aug




Goal 5: Manage growth in a way that ensures functional equity

Performance Objective 2: Students will have equitable access to curriculum and instructional materials.

Strategy 1: ) Instructional budget will be allocated based on instructional needs.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Teachers requests for instructional materials are filled.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal


Nov Feb June Aug

Strategy 2: ESL students will be provided additional resources to meet their educational needsStrategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increase in ESL students growth and learning.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Frame, adminComprehensive Support StrategyFunding Sources: - State ELL Allotment - $1,640


Nov Feb June Aug




Goal 6: Support student participation in extracurricular activities to promote character and academic achievement.

Performance Objective 1: All students will be recognized at some point throughout the year for nonacademic purposes.

Strategy 1: Students will be given character and grit awards during Wolf Howl and student celebrations. ReviewsFormative Summative

Nov Feb June Aug




Goal 7: Celebrate our Excellence

Performance Objective 1: Students, parents and staff will celebrate our school and students who excel in special area classes (PACK) during our WolfHowl Pep Rally.

Strategy 1: Every 9 weeks our students and staff come together to sing motivational songs, chant school pride chants withWylie Wolf, recognize PACK award recipients, and allow our PTA an opportunity promote activities for our students.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students are acknowledged for their talents in special areas every nine weeks.Students learn and participate in school pride chants.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal, Assistant Principal, Counselor


Nov Feb June Aug





Performance Objective 2: Whitt will cultivate and maintain a presence through social media, (Facebook and twitter) to help parents feel connected to theclassroom.

Strategy 1: Staff is encouraged to take pictures of student learning and submit the photos to our counselor. Administrators take pictures and comment on best practices and student learning during walkthoughs.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Parents make positive comments on Facebook.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators and Counselor


Nov Feb June Aug





Performance Objective 3: Teachers will share and celebrate student progress and academic gains during every PLC.

Strategy 1: Teachers will share celebrations happening in their classrooms. They will share their celebrations with the groupand hang them on the celebration wall.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: NoneStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal, Assistant Principal, PLC leaders


Nov Feb June Aug




State CompensatoryBudget for Whitt Elementary School

Account Code Account Title Budget

6100 Payroll Costs

199 E 11 6118 00 109 0 11 000 6112 Salaries or Wages for Substitute Teachers or Other Professionals $69,563.63

6100 Subtotal: $69,563.63



Personnel for Whitt Elementary School

Name Position Program FTE

Sharla Palmer Dyslexia Therapist Dyslexia - Alpha Phonics 1



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